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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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